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DCY 50

2009 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin DB925,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCY 50
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 27,561 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 27,558 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pad defect (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator service brake (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 23,749 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 23,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 23,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,464 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 23,464 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tms light on

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,692 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 21,681 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,065 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,701 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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DCY 50 is a 2009 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 25,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCY 50, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DCY 50 is a 2009 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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